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Antique ProngSetWhiteJade GoldMilgrainFiligree ConvertibleBrooch RingTop Pendant

About the Item

Known as "mutton fat", a natural milky white tremolite nephrite jade 10mm-long hand-carved oval cabochon is prong set on this antique Edwardian-period convertible tiny brooch, which is designed in a delicate Art-Nouveau-style like one by Louis Comfort Tiffany. Shown in our closeup in natural indoor light, the stone has brighter white vein-like fibers on the surface and points of desirable colorful impurities. Also photographed in warm-tone studio lights, the stone is surrounded by intricate milgrain applique on its white-gold thread-like filigree top. The open wirework is anchored to an unsigned open-back frame that includes a miniature c-clasp and hinge brackets for a hand-set pin. As its pin does not extend beyond its frame, the versatile small brooch can be used as a one-inch-long pendant or ring-band top. It can also be fastened onto an evening-glove finger--without necessitating a larger-size ring for that infrequent purpose. Given the antique age of the brooch, its stone likely came from Xinjiang, China, the origin of Heitan River jade.
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  • Dimensions:
    Width: 0.85 in (21.5 mm)Depth: 0.4 in (10 mm)Length: 1.19 in (30 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900-1919
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3244219282872

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